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Marilyn
@stealthbirder.bsky.social
Retired, birder, seeking peace of mind
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BBC just reported that Nick Reiner has been arrested for the murder of his parents.
December 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Another new phrase: "It goes to 11." I really can't keep up anymore.
December 15, 2025 at 3:13 PM
#RobReiner was one of the few directors who respected children and their complex personalities. He created children's entertainment that was intelligent, compassionate, funny, and something whole families to enjoy together. The US is a hostile place to children, but he made it better. RIP.
December 15, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Very sad today. 2025 will go down as the worst year in my lifetime.
Indeed. His films shaped culture—and his advocacy shaped conscience. Rob Reiner was a formidable champion for social justice and human rights, on and off the screen.
#HumanTogether
December 15, 2025 at 2:19 PM
I believe it bears commenting that the Nazis also liked to plan their major actions against Jews on days of religious significance to the Jewish people. I would not be at all surprised if it turns out that these shooters were neo-Nazis. #antisemitism #Nazis
December 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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This guy tells you exactly what states can do to put a stop to corporations donations to political super packs bsky.app/profile/amer...
"It fundamentally changes what those corporations are." CAP's @thmoore.bsky.social breaks down exactly how states can—and should—get corporate money out of politics.
December 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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If you’re looking for something to do, start working on overturning citizens united in your state. States control the power corporations have. Take their political power away with a ballot initiative. Here’s how: open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
How to Get Rid of "Citizens United"
We can do away with it without a new Supreme Court. Nor do we need a constitutional amendment. There’s a far simpler way.
open.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
UPDATE: I have just been fired from Cine-File. #filmsky 🎥
December 12, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Apparently I am completely out of step with what is and is not offensive language. I think it may be time for me to hang up my movie-reviewing spurs. #filmsky 🎥
December 12, 2025 at 10:13 PM
And they'll probably do it.
The Ellison family’s desire to take over Warner Bros should alarm anyone concerned with U.S. propaganda & media consolidation—

They would own Paramount, Warner Bros, CNN, CBS, HBO, TikTok & a host of major cable channels
December 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Yes, it is.
If a political party does not have its foundation in the determination to advance a cause that is right and moral, then it’s not a political party; it is merely a conspiracy to seize power. - Dwight Eisenhower
December 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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The first family corruption continues.
December 9, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Why does TIME have a CEO of the Year? Why did they choose a man whose platform spreads rightwing propaganda? Does TIME has a Nonprofit Executive Director of the Year? time.com/7338621/ceo-...
Neal Mohan Is TIME's CEO of the Year
The YouTube CEO has led the platform into a new era of TV and video domination
time.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:04 PM
"It is...ironic that Republican women are suddenly expressing shock...that a party built on Trump’s macho, politically incorrect swagger might occasionally behave in ways consistent with Trump’s macho, politically incorrect swagger." They KNEW & they still voted for it.
thehill.com/opinion/cong...
thehill.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Best e-mail subject line of the year: "Noem does charity event, ICE tear-gasses residents" (Chicago Sun-Times) #KristiNoem #ICE #domesticterrorism #AbolishICE
December 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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"While movie theaters struggle, Chicago's historic Music Box is adding a third screen" -- @chicagotribune.com www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/02/m...
While movie theaters struggle, Chicago’s historic Music Box is adding a third screen
The Music Box Theatre is adding a third 100-seat theater and expanding to Minneapolis as the new owner of the Heights Theater.
www.chicagotribune.com
December 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
America's elite university's promote their white Christian agenda using ethnic conflict as the tool.
December 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Susan Collins is old and on the wrong side of every issue. Janet Mills will do nothing to improve the situation for Mainers and the nation. www.levernews.com/janet-mills-...
Janet Mills’ Veto Record: Corporations Over Workers, Renters, And Tribal Rights
The Democratic Party leaders’ choice for a key 2026 Senate race has spent six years vetoing collective bargaining rights, wealth taxes, renter protections, and tribal sovereignty protections.
www.levernews.com
December 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Another snowy day in Chicago. It's really coming down hard. Be safe, everyone. #Snow #Chicago
December 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM